{"title":"Bespoke Buildings","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"timber-arc-composting-toilet","title":"Timber Arc Composting Toilet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTimber Arc Composting Toilet\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most architecturally distinctive composting toilet buildings in the UK — a striking half-ellipse form originally commissioned by the \u003cstrong\u003eCentre for Alternative Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e in Wales. At £13,300 it is our largest single-unit bespoke composting toilet, and it is built to the same exacting standard as every structure that leaves our Mid Wales workshop: handcrafted, sustainably sourced timber, designed to last a generation and to make a statement wherever it stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAn Architectural Statement in Sustainable Sanitation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost composting toilet buildings are functional boxes. The Timber Arc is something else — a considered piece of architecture that earns its place in a designed landscape, a heritage setting, or a high-profile public space. The curved profile draws the eye, the quality of the joinery is visible at a glance, and the natural timber finish weathers gracefully into any rural or semi-rural environment. If you need a toilet building that people will photograph rather than ignore, this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProven at the Centre for Alternative Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original commission came from CAT — the internationally respected environmental education centre near Machynlleth in Mid Wales — and the design has been refined through real-world use in a high-footfall public setting. The wheelie-bin composting system it uses is the same reliable approach we use across our whole range: robust, low-maintenance, and genuinely odour-free when managed correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal for Public and High-Profile Sites\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Timber Arc suits visitor centres, nature reserves, country parks, festival sites, educational establishments, and any location where the toilet building is part of the experience rather than hidden away. Its robust construction handles frequent public use, and the waterless composting system means no connection to mains drainage — making it ideal for remote or protected sites where groundworks are restricted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Composting System Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaste falls into a 240-litre wheelie bin beneath the unit. A urine separator diverts liquid away from the solids, which dramatically reduces odour and accelerates decomposition. Adding a carbon material such as sawdust or wood shavings after each use speeds the process further. A second bin rotates in while the first rests and matures — typically for 12 months — before the finished compost can be used on non-food growing areas. The system is self-contained, low-maintenance, and entirely chemical-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBespoke and Made to Order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith over 25 years of experience building composting toilet structures in Wales, we can adapt this design to your specific requirements — size, internal layout, accessibility features, cladding finish, or integration into a wider building scheme. Every Timber Arc is made to order and delivered fully finished to sites with vehicle access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimber arc building — half-ellipse profile, handcrafted in Wales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrine-separating composting toilet seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e240L wheelie bin composting system (two bins for rotation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal ventilation system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully finished interior and exterior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivery to site (vehicle access required — no foundations needed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its size, delivery of this building is not included in the product price. Delivery costs vary depending on your location and installation site — please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn most cases we carry out the installation as well as the delivery, travelling to site to build and install the structure for you. If you have sufficient manpower within your own team to handle installation, that's also an option. 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